Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Irish authorities, have today, Thursday 21st May, arrested a man wanted in the Republic of Ireland.
The 67-year-old man is wanted to stand trial for offences of sexual assault and rape. These offences occurred in County Donegal.
He was detained today on an Irish extradition warrant in the Limavady area by officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit. He is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court later today.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: “Today’s arrest is another example of the Police Service working closely with An Garda Siochana to locate fugitives and bring them before the Extradition Courts.
"Our message is clear, Northern Ireland is not a safe haven for any wanted persons trying to avoid arrest and the consequences of their previous actions. We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime."